Dynamo aiming to flag up sector’s virus work
The region’s biggest tech conference will this year focus on how the North East’s IT sector has successfully responded to the Covid pandemic.
The annual Dynamo conference attracts delegates from the region’s leading and growing IT and software companies and this year’s event – titled Tech Leads the Way in a Challenging World – will be held online on Thursday, June 17.
The virtual conference will be delivered by regional tech network Dynamo, and will be free to members. Tickets for non-Dynamo organisations will cost £25.
Charlie Hoult, Dynamo chairman, said: “Last year’s online conference went extremely well and, while we’d obviously prefer to be able to host Dynamo 21 in person, we know this year’s virtual version will be another success.
“There’s no doubt the region’s tech sector has excelled, succeeded and united to overcome the challenges the pandemic has created.
"Many of our tech companies have played leading roles in helping the Government in its Covid response and the conference will reflect that.”
He added: “We’ll have a keynote speaker from NHS Digital, for instance, and Opencast Software will host a breakout session on hybrid offices in the wake of changing work patterns enforced by Covid.”
Other companies represented include Connected Voice, Sage, Ubisoft, Corterum, DWP Digital, Newcastle University, Northumbria University and Tharsus.
For the full Dynamo 21 programme, event information and to book tickets, go to https://www. dynamonortheast.co.uk/ events/dynamo-21-techleads-the-way-in-a-challenging-world/